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Artists' materials

Scope note

Use generally for materials used by artists. Most descriptors for the specific materials will be found in the "<materials by composition>" section.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014842

Broader Terms used

<materials by function>

Narrower Terms used

supports (artists' materials)
media

Created

12yrs ago

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